These Are The Safest GA Hospitals, New Report Says

Healthgrades’ 2025 Patient Safety Excellence Awards recognize 442 hospitals in 40 states, including 10 in Georgia.

Invasive Snails Could Be Deadly To Humans, GA Officials Say

Rat lungworms found in two invasive snail species in Georgia could sicken humans; complications include death, health officials say.

Some Poultry Sales Banned After 3rd Case Of GA Bird Flu

Bird flu has been detected among two commercial flocks in a Georgia county, forcing a continued ban on some poultry sales.

Possible Listeria In Bagged Mustard Greens Sold In GA: FDA

A state department notified the Georgia producer of bagged curly mustard greens that the product contaminated with Listeria.

Meat Recalled For Listeria Shipped To GA School

The USDA says one Georgia school has received meat and poultry products that were recalled over possible listeria contamination.

GA Supreme Court Restores Near-Ban On Abortions While State Appeals

The Georgia Supreme Court on Monday halted a ruling striking down the state's near-ban on abortions while it considers the state's appeal.

GA Walmart Stores Recall Apple Juice For Elevated Arsenic Levels

The juice is being recalled in Georgia because the "product contains inorganic arsenic above action level set in industry guidance."

COVID Levels High In GA Amid ‘Largest Summer Wave Yet’

Twenty-seven states are considered to have very high levels of wastewater viral activity. See what to know in Georgia.

Measles Cases On The Rise Across The US: What To Know In Georgia

Many Georgia parents are scrambling to make sure their children are properly vaccinated before the start of the new school year.

Listeria Outbreak From Deli Meats Reported In GA

So far, 28 people have become ill and two have died, the CDC said, adding it cannot yet say which deli meats are behind the outbreak.

17 GA Hospitals Among Nation’s Best: U.S. News Ranking

Seventeen hospitals in Georgia are among the best in the country, according to U.S. News & World Report’s 2024-2025 Best Hospitals ranking.

How To Treat GA Jellyfish Stings: 'Don't Let Your Friends Pee On You'

As many as 150 million jellyfish stings occur worldwide each year. Here's what to know about jellyfish in Georgia and how to treat a sting.

PFAS ‘Forever Chemicals’: What The Latest Data Shows About GA’s Water

According to the EPA, 112 public water systems have tested positive for PFAS in Georgia.

Cucumbers Recalled In GA For Salmonella Risk: FDA

Cucumbers sent to Georgia, Maryland and a dozen other states from a Florida company were recalled over salmonella concerns, the FDA said.

Peanuts Recalled In GA Due To Possible Listeria Contamination

Hormel Foods Sales said it is working to determine the cause of the potential Listeria contamination of its peanuts distributed in Georgia.

Bird Flu Virus Found In Grocery Store Milk: Should GA Consumers Worry?

Although 99 percent of the commercial milk supply is pasteurized and believed safe, the FDA cautions GA consumers who drink raw milk.

3rd GA Measles Case Confirmed In Unvaccinated Non-U.S. Resident

The person, who was traveling with a group internationally, is isolated and being treated at a hospital.

GA Measles Cases Among 58 In 17 States, CDC Says

Most U.S. measles cases this year are among children around 1 year of age who have not yet had measles-mumps-rubella, or MMR, vaccinations.

13 GA Hospitals Named Among Best For Patient Safety, Experience

Two Georgia hospitals placed in the 250 best overall hospitals nationwide on Healthgrades latest rankings.

COVID Isolation Guidelines Changing, Reports Say: What It Means In GA

The CDC reportedly plans to ease its five-day isolation guidance for people who test positive for COVID-19. Here’s what to know in Georgia.

1 In GA Sickened Amid Listeria-Tainted Dairy Product Recall: FDA

Consumers should check their refrigerators and freezers for any of the recalled products and throw them away, according to the FDA.

6 GA Hospitals Among Best In US: New Ranking

Healthgrades evaluated 4,500 hospitals, identifying the top 250 that received 2024 America’s Best Hospitals Awards.

GA Cancer Cases Expected To Rise In 2024, New Study Says

A new report estimates about 611,000 Americans will die from cancer this year, and about 2 million will receive a cancer diagnosis.

Quaker Oats Recalls Granola Bars, Cereal Over Salmonella Risk In GA

The recall includes several types of Quaker Chewy granola bars and cereals. The products were sold in all 50 states.

Flu Activity At High In GA As COVID, RSV Cases Continue To Rise

Flu activity rose nationwide this week. Twelve kids have died. The CDC director recommended masking amid rising cases of COVID-19 and RSV.

Fruit Recall Expands As Salmonella Cases Increase: See GA Impacts

Salmonella-tainted cantaloupe has sickened 117 people nationwide and left two people dead across 34 states. Recalls continue to expand.

8 GA Kids Possibly Develop Lead Poisoning Due To Recalled Applesauce

State health officials told Patch eight children in Georgia have elevated blood lead levels due to recalled cinnamon applesauce pouches.

Fruits Tainted With Listeria Sold At GA Stores Sicken 11; 1 Death

A listeria outbreak linked to three fruits were sold at stores nationwide, including Georgia.

How To Get 4 More Free COVID-19 Tests In GA

See how to order your free at-home COVID-19 test online.

Infant Mortality Rate Rises For 1st Time In 20 Years: See GA Data

Georgia was one of four states to see a significant change in its infant mortality rate in 2022.

Flu, COVID-19 And RSV Vaccinations: What GA Residents Need To Know

Data for Georgia shows 1.6 percent of emergency room visits for the week ending Sept. 16 were for respiratory illnesses.

Mosquito-Borne Dengue Fever Cases On The Rise: What To Know In GA

Ten people have contracted dengue fever this year in Georgia, according to the CDC.

Free Covid Tests To Be Mailed By US Government: How To Order In GA

The Biden Administration is bringing back free, at-home COVID-19 tests amid rising hospitalizations nationwide.

Clorox Wipes May Be Harder To Find In Georgia After Cyberattack

A cyberattack forced The Clorox Company to take multiple systems offline. Now, it’s facing product shortages.

Ground Beef Recalled In Georgia Due To E. Coli Concerns

Nearly 60,000 pounds of beef were recalled after being shipped to distributors in three states, including Georgia.

FDA Approves COVID-19 Boosters Amid Rise Of New Strains: Report

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention must now approve the updated boosters, a media report says.

COVID-19 Booster Reportedly Coming Soon; What To Know In GA

Federal regulators are expected to approve Moderna's latest booster by Friday.

CDC Warns RSV Cases In Kids, Babies Increasing In Georgia

RSV is a common respiratory virus that can cause serious illness in infants, young children and older adults, according to the CDC.

Popular Meat Product Recalled In GA Due To Plastic: Details

A customer said their mouth had been injured while eating a chicken strip that contained plastic, according to an USDA notice.

UAPRN of GA Hosts Annual Conference Sept. 21-23, 2023 at Jekyll Island

The United Advanced Practice Registered Nurses of GA (UAPRN) Conference will focus on innovation in healthcare and medicine.